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17 Bear Wallow Dr, Spruce Pine, NC 28777 Property Records

McDowell County property record for 17 Bear Wallow Dr, Spruce Pine, NC 28777

Property Summary

Property TypeRural Home
Details1 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,056 sqft · built 1982
Lot Size0.69 acres (30,056 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$165,000 (Feb 2024)
Tax Bill$1,134 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2024 Sale
Feb 2024 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN1719-00-94-6999

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN1719-00-94-6999
Alternative APNs
  • 49692
  • 81597

Interior

Bedrooms1 Bed
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,056 sqft Heated Area
Gross Area1,928 sqft
1st Floor Area888 sqft
Basement Area336 sqft
Unfinished Basement336 sqft
FlooringHardwood
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1982
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2015
Architectural StyleRanch
Exterior MaterialWood
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area30,056 sqft (0.69 acres)
Garage TypeCarport
CarportCarport
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space
PorchSlab

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemNone
Heating FuelOil

Location & Zoning

Account Number81597
Street Address17 BEAR WALLOW DR
CitySPRUCE PINE
StateNC
Zip28777
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Rural Home
Legal Description0.686 AC LT 8 BEAR DEN ACRES PB 4 PG 66
Legal Lot Number8
JurisdictionMCDOWELL NC
Township / Civil DivisionNORTH COVE
Census Block Group1
Census Block1061
Census Tract970102

Owner

17 Bear Wallow Dr, a rural home, is owned by two individuals who bought it in February 2024.

Source: McDowell County records, as of December 2, 2025

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address10821 E SILVERTREE DR, SUN LAKES, AZ 85248-7939
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Feb 26, 2024Warranty Deed, Transfer
Feb 26, 2024Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleFeb 26, 2024 · Amount on File
Deed SaleFeb 26, 2024 · Amount on File
Prior SaleJan 1, 1980
Deed Document Number2024877
Deed Book / Page1460 / 800
Prior Transfer DateFeb 16, 2024
Prior Transfer Doc0014600792
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

February 2024: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionMCDOWELL NC
Recording DateFeb 26, 2024
Property AddressBLUE RIDGE PKWY, NC
Document Number0014600800
Book / Page1460 / 800
Map ReferenceMB 4 PG 66
Instrument DateFeb 19, 2024
Instrument2024000877
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 12, 2024

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$330.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address10821 E SILVERTREE DR, SUN LAKES, AZ 85248-7939

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address621 6TH AVE S UNIT 218, 218, NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29597-5865

February 2024: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionMCDOWELL NC
Recording DateFeb 26, 2024
Property AddressBLUE RIDGE PKWY, NC
Document Number0014600792
Book / Page1460 / 792
Map ReferenceMB 4 PG 66
Instrument DateFeb 16, 2024
Instrument2024000876
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 12, 2024

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address10821 E SILVERTREE DR, SUN LAKES, AZ 85248-7939

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 17 Bear Wallow Dr was $1,134.

Source: McDowell County assessment roll, as of September 30, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNorth Carolina
CountyMcDowell County
Unified School DistrictMcDowell County Schools (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$1,134.00$164,850 Land $35,000 Building $129,850
2023$591.00 (+11.09%)$85,930 (+12.68%) Land $35,000 Building $50,930$164,850 (+116.17%) Land $35,000 Building $129,850
2022$532.00$76,260 Land $30,000 Building $46,260$76,260 Land $30,000 Building $46,260

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 17 Bear Wallow Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 5 flood claims nearby since 2024.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 13, 2016 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies5 in force
Nearby Flood Claims5 (2024)
Most Recent ClaimSep 2024 · Tropical Storm Helene
Claims by Event
  • Tropical Storm Helene, Sep 2024 · 5 claims

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 17 Bear Wallow Dr is moderate, ranking above 48% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskModerate
above 48% of the US · above 70% of North Carolina
Wildfire Likelihood0.1% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemBEAR DEN ACRES
private · serves 140 people · EPA ID NC0156129
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionAug 2024
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2026–2028)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting2
last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 48 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Starlink
Satellite		280 / 30
Skyrunner
Fixed Wireless		25 / 10

May also be available: AT&T, Spectrum, Verizon.

Cell Coverage

No cell data coverage reported

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